Sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup waterCombine the four ingredients in a small pan. Bring to the boil, simmer uncovered. five minutes.
Meat Loaf
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 clove crushed garlic
1 egg beaten
1/2 cup sauce ( above)
1 tbsp parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Combine all ingredients except the parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
Mix lightly but well. Place in an ungreased loaf pan. Pour remaining sauce over meat loaf and bake one hour at 375 Degrees. Sprinkle with parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Return to oven for ten minutes longer.